All Eyes On You: 10 Things You Can do For Your Eyes While Wearing a Mask
In your eyes!
The COVID-19 pandemic didn't just change the world, it changed the way we look at each other. With a protective mask covering our faces, focus is shifting to our eyes.
Keeping skin around the eyes in top condition is more important than ever. After all, eyes are now much more than windows into the soul. They are a top weapon in our impression-making arsenal.
While you are saving on lipstick and adjusting your skincare routine, it's vital to pay special attention to your eyes. Let's dig a little deeper into how to make your eyes and upper face pop while wearing your protective mask!
1. Speak to a Dermatologist
While you've been suffering through lockdown orders for the past several weeks, your skin has been under a serious attack from dry air, and probably a lack of a normal routine. Nothing has been normal lately.
If you've had any problems with your skin, especially around your eyes during the pandemic, it's time to schedule a consult and get your skin back to looking and feeling its best.
2. Grow Your Lashes
Speak to your dermatologist about Latisse. It is the first FDA-approved product to grow eyelashes. Latisse takes a few weeks to work, so start now.
For non-prescription products, consider Revitalash, Lipocils, or other over-the-counter medical grade eye-lash enhancers.
Whatever you do, stop using false lashes that actually make your real lashes fall out and slow the natural growth of your own lashes.
3. Take a Second Look at Your Eye Cream
Eye cream is an essential part of your skincare routine. Look for the following ingredients:
Caffeine — can battle puffiness.
Hyaluronic acid — locks moisture inside the skin and hydrates.
Vitamin C — reduces signs of fatigue by brightening skin and is photoprotective.
Retinol — increases collagen and elastin production to help diminish fine lines.
Meanwhile, with summer at your doorstep, you may want to consider an eye cream with SPF to use in the morning.
4. Explore Botox
Botulinum toxin type A (Botox and Dysport) can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines around your eyes. It works by blocking nerve impulses which cause muscles to move. When muscles don't contract, wrinkles don't appear.
Botox is also highly efficient for the glabella and forehead wrinkles. It provides an excellent brow lift and softens fine lines, giving more focus to your eyes.
5. Take Advantage of Fillers
Eye fillers make the area under your eyes appear younger and brighter. They fight under-eye shadows to make you look fresh and vibrant.
Hyaluronic acid fillers are currently the most popular choice because a natural enzyme (hyaluronidase) easily dissolves them. This means you can adjust the effects if needed.
6. Learn about Lasers
Laser resurfacing can help reduce wrinkles around your eyes. During the procedure, concentrated light is focused at problem areas, eliminating top layers of skin. A fresh layer emerges to give you a youthful appearance.
Laser options:
IPL (Intense Pulse Light) treatment — improves skin elasticity, removes fine lines, fights imperfections like broken blood vessels and brown spots.
Laser Genesis treatment — Improves skin texture and tone.
7. Focus on Sun Protection
Since skin around the eyes is thinner than the rest of your face, sun protection is a must.
Proper sun protection prevents fine lines, broken blood vessels and age spots.
8. Invest in a Humidifier
When the air in your house is dry, the skin around your eyes suffers the most. Meanwhile, if you experience dry eye syndrome, your eyes could appear red and fatigued.
To fight the effect of dry and tired eyes, consider investing in a humidifier. It puts more moisture into the air, hydrating your skin and helping your eyes look their best.
9. Consider Micro-needling
Micro-needling is an excellent skin rejuvenation procedure, which doesn't just freshen up your eyes but helps improve other areas of your face.
During the procedure, tiny needles create microscopic punctures in your skin to stimulate collagen production. Micro-needling leaves your skin looking smooth and refreshed.
10. Rethink Your Lifestyle
Make time for yourself. Do yoga. Read. Relax. Breathe. Meditate. Your eyes and skin will thank you.
Takeaway
While you are wearing a medical mask, your eyes are getting extra attention.
If you'd like to dig deeper into the eye skin care options, please contact us today.